Peder
PAY-der
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
799
Peak Year
#20 in 1975
First Recorded
1894
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scandinavian variant of Peter, which comes from the Greek word 'petros', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
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Numerology
The Seeker
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Famous Namesakes
Peder Pedersen
Danish actor and comedian.
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